St Ignatius High School - Ignatian Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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Spring Departures Mentors Move On The St. Ignatius community has been blessed for many years with an able and dedicated faculty. Lay as well as Jesuit teachers have upheld the standard of academic excellence which people have come to expect from our school. However after every year we lose some of our staff for various reasons. The end of last year was no exception as many familiar faces left our halls. The school lost a proficient administrator when Mr. Jerome Partyka. Assistant Principal for Student Affairs, departed for a new position as principal of Archbishop Hoban High School. The Athletic Department suffered the loss of two men. Mr. Edward Simmons and Mr. A1 Gizzi. Mr. Simmons retired last year from his position as Athletic Director and is currently living in sunny California. Mr. Gizzi will continue teaching English as well as head football coach at Gilmour Academy. In the Math Department we have lost two teachers—Mr. John Clark and Mrs. Jean Antonelli. Mr. Clark, who taught geometry, has taken his mental acumen to Ohio Bell. Mrs. Antonelli. traded her Algebra I books for baby bibs and diapers: as she assumed the role of housewife with her new child. The Science Department lost chemistry teacher Miss Mary Jane Treichel as she took the position of Pastoral Minister at St. Augustine Parish, where she works with the deaf. Mrs. Elaine May of the English Department is now teaching at Hudson High School. The Theology Department suffered the largest loss. Fr. Larry Belt. S.J.. and Fr. Jerome Odbert. S.J.. left to be missionaries in Wau, Sudan. Mr. Johanek. the former Retreat Director, is now teaching at a Jesuit high school in New York City. Ms. Mary Lou Salzano is teaching theology at a coed Catholic high school in Des Moine, Iowa. Finally. Fr. Ronald Torina, S.J., is in Los Angeles making his Tertianship. Although this year's freshmen did Following the tradition of past Ignatius plays, last year's spring musical. Hello. Dolly!, was both well executed and successful. Hello. Dolly!, based on Thornton Wilder's play The Matchmaker, is the story of a well-intentioned widow named Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi (Kim Popovich). At the onset. Dolly helps Ambrose Kemper (Rick Dworznick) and Ermengarde (Julie Delaney) resolve their problems concerning love. However, the amorous Dolly faces a bigger challenge when she comes up against the stubborn, penny-pinching businessman Horace Vandergelder (Bill Sheehan). After fixing Horace up with the voluptuous Ernestina (Peggy Diemer), Dolly realizes he would be a good husband of her own. While this is taking place. Horace’s two timid but adventurous employees. Cornelius Hackl (John Lane) and Barnaby Tucker (Scott Wilkomm) come to the city of Yonkers unaware that their overbearing boss is in the very same not have a chance to know most of these teachers, their contributions will not be forgotten. The culmination of their contributions certainly have an impact upon the freshmen who knew them not. We will not forget our departed mentors, and wish them all good luck. city. While attempting to avoid their employer, Cornelius falls in love with Mrs. Malloy (Clare Kelley), the proprieter of a hat shop. Barnaby falls for Mrs. Malloy’s assistant. Minnie Fay (Judi Melena): combined with assorted mishappenings the story progresses perilously, but resolved at the end true to musical comedy tradition. Adding further enhancement to an outstanding production was the choreography of John Znidarsic and the resonant sounds of Mr. Omar P. Blackman's superb orchestration. Fr. Ron Torina once again did a masterful job of directing, and was ably assisted by student director Craig Paeth. The stage and technical crews, headed by Mark Johnson and Bill Hoffman, respectively, handled the construction and scene changes admirably. The cast, the crew, the student director, the crew chiefs, and those who supported them are some of the people who we’ve been talking about—the individuals who stand BEHIND IT ALL. Fr. Torino S. f. who departed St. Ignatius at the end of the 1983 school year watches the progress of the spring musical. Ignatius Loves Dolly 22 Wildcat Recap

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Freshmen Keep Tradition One runs out of words when talking about Ignatius sports teams. Now. add the name of freshman track to the long legacy of such teams. The Wildkittens, under head coach Mr. Tony Antonelli. compiled a sparkling 6-1 record in dual and tri-meets. The record included important wins versus arch rivals St. Ed’s. St. Joe's, and Padua while the only loss went to the hands of Benedictine. During the season, the Wildkittens also fought to a hard-earned third place finish in the Warrensville Relays. However, the highlight of the year came in the perennial tough All-Catholic Meet where they completed a second place finish out of a field of six schools. A total team effort led the way to this impressive victory for the Kittens. First place victories went to Craig Witalis who Tom Huemmer gathers the strength needed to overtake his opponent from Shaker Heights. Multiple Talents, Few Results The 1983 tennis season was disappointing for the Ignatius netters. They finished the season with an overall record of 5 wins against 9 losses. Leading the Ignatius team was hurled the discus 133’9”, to Todd Fisher who scampered to a time of 15.6 seconds in the low hurdles, and to Dave Kinkopf who skyed to 9’6” in the pole vault. Also contributing with second place finishes were Fisher in the 1600-meter run. Kevin Cook in the long jump, and Dave Stefonsky in the 800-meter run. Not to be outdone, the 400-me-ter relay team of Pete Landino, Jim Healy. Scott Spicer, and Kevin Cook and the 1600-meter relay team of Todd Fisher. John Ruddy. Chris Petrus, and Tony Pellegrino both wound up in second place. The 1982-83 freshman track team showed themselves as a rare breed of Ignatius athletes. It was the determination of the Kittens which paid off since they were able to achieve success even under the toughest circumstances. Senior Chris Bender who performed excellently in most matches. Rounding out the singles positions were Boris Slogar and Alok Bhagi. respectively second and third singles. Sophomore Jon Stark substituted for the second and third singles during the course of the year. The doubles teams. Junior Norm Cadsawan paired with Senior John Lapurga. and Senior Neil Dant paired with Mike Raby. provided some stability for another ailing team. Last year, despite a multitude of talent, the tennis team finished with an embarassing record. They had no problem defeating some of their tougher opponents such as Brecksville and Euclid but faltered against some easier prey. Tennis districts did not afford much consolation either, as only Chris Bender qualified for the Sectionals. Hopes for the next year's Varsity tennis team rest on a relatively inexperienced team consisting of members of the classes of 1985 and '86. The Ignatius tennis team is in need of much preparation to reverse the downward trend. PRACTICE Work Makes Perfect Track involves a team effort. But what does a regular practice consist of? Well, practice begins on Wasmer field at 3:00 P.M. After stretching, the different events are practiced on various parts of the field. The distance runners and sprinters race around the track in order to decrease their times. At the same time, the high jumpers, pole vaulters, and long jumpers are practicing to improve their distances. Finally, the shot putters and discus throwers are hurling to new lengths. As one can see. an important ingredient for practice is cooperation from the entire team. Without it. the team would not perform well in meets. WASMER FIELD home of the Wilder The Wasmer Field sign heralds the entrance to the Ignalius practice field and is harbinger of the grueling athletic preparation. 1983 Varsity Tennis OPPONENT ST. IGNATIUS 4 Fairview 1 2 Rrecksville 3 i Euclid 4 3 Walsh Jesuit 2 5 St. Edward 0 0 Padua S 4 Elyria 1 2 Shaw 3 4 Midpark 1 4 Normandy 1 ■ Valley Forge 3 5 Admiral King 0 5 Western Reserve 0 9 Erie Prep 0 WON: S LOST: 9 Spring Sports 21

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BELT-TACULAR SEND-OFF Belt and Odbert leave for the Sudan Over 400 years ago. St. Ignatius Loyola said. It is the calling of a Jesuit to go any place in the world where there is a need to serve mankind for God's greater glory.” This year two of our priests. Fr. Lawrence Belt. S.f., and Fr. Jerome Odbert. S.J.. were called to join the Mission Family in VVau. a small city in the south of the Sudan in Africa. Because the bishops of Sudan expressed a great need for education, the priests will help begin a new high school to be named Loyola Secondary School. They will conduct a remedial program for boys in the area this school year, and next year the school will officially open. We all give our support and prayers that they may have continued success in being men for others. The last picture of Fr. Belt taken before he leaves for his African mission. Mr. Martin Dybicz leads the cheers of farewell as Fr. Lawrence Belt departs for the Sudan. Gov. talks, grads Listen Graduation ceremonies for the class of 1983 at John Carrol University were graced by newly elected Governor of Ohio. Richard Celeste. Governor Celeste was the main speaker, and in his speech he exhorted the graduates toward courage in life. Later in the ceremony. Governor Celeste had a chance to play proud father in handing a diploma to his son, Christopher. Indeed, it was an honor for the Ignatius community to have the Governor of the State of Ohio present at its graduation proceedings. The ceremonies themselves ran very smoothly and provided a memorable ending to four years of hard work at Saint Ignatius. End of the Road The class of 1983 left the limelite of St. Ignatius in what can only be coined as style. The highly colorful, collegebound young men bid adieu to the hallowed halls from the lawn of sister-school John Carroll University. They celebrated, by way of prom, at the swank Swingo’s at the Statler. The commencement ceremony at Carroll entertained the Honorable Richard F. Celeste governor of Ohio; who also provided the grads with a much lauded address. The two-hundred and forty-two seniors were then addressed by valedictorian Alex Fuster. Prom was equally successful in that a good time was had by all at the downtown restaurant. The band, specially selected by the Student Council, played several excellent sets and won the hearts along with the attention of all who were in attendance. The class of ’83 was very strong in getting into colleges which warrant both prestige as well as achievement. Seniors Pat Markee and Bill Koehler were accepted by Harvard University, valedictorian Alex Fuster into Notre Dame, and Bill Sheehan into Princeton. They, who were once a part of Saint Ignatius have since departed to another plane of life and growing up. Senior Chris Smith accepts his diploma from Fr. Welsh. Spring Departures 23